Selmer in McNairy County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
In affectionate memory of the early settlers of McNairy County and the Town of Purdy
By some of their descendants AD 1903
Photographed by David Austin, December 9, 2020
1. In affectionate memory of the early settlers of McNairy County and the Town of Purdy Marker
McNairy County was established October 9, 1820, and Purdy became the County Seat in 1822.
The County Seat was removed to Selmer in 1920.
Erected 1903 by Descendants of early settlers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.
Location. 35° 10.229′ N, 88° 35.604′ W. Marker is in Selmer, Tennessee, in McNairy County. It is at the intersection of East Court Avenue (Business U.S. 64) and South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on East Court Avenue. This marker is on the South side of Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 170 W Court Ave, Selmer TN 38375, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in the Upper South, and in the Black Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: McNairy County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Meskers (within shouting distance of this marker); McNairy County Music Hall of Fame & Trail of Music Legends 2019 Inductees (within shouting distance of this marker); McNairy County Confederate Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); McNairy County Music Hall of Fame & Trail of Music Legends 2017 Inductees (within shouting distance of this marker); Sherry Lea Inman (within shouting distance of this marker); McNairy County Music Hall of Fame & Trail of Music Legends 2015 Inductees (within shouting distance of this marker); McNairy County Music Hall of Fame & Trail of Music Legends (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Selmer.
Photographed by David Austin, December 9, 2020
2. In affectionate memory of the early settlers of McNairy County and the Town of Purdy Marker
Front of Marker
Photographed by David Austin, December 9, 2020
3. In affectionate memory of the early settlers of McNairy County and the Town of Purdy Marker
Left side of marker
Photographed by David Austin, December 9, 2020
4. In affectionate memory of the early settlers of McNairy County and the Town of Purdy Marker
Rear of Marker
Photographed by David Austin, December 9, 2020
5. In affectionate memory of the early settlers of McNairy County and the Town of Purdy Marker
Right side of Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2020, by David Austin of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 765 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 10, 2020, by David Austin of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
